The Hippodrome Theatre First Fifty Years

How the spirit of great theatre saved a dying downtown business district, became a city's cultural icon, and centerpiece of its artistic community.

Fifty years ago a daring band of players began what would quickly evolve into one of the most highly respected regional theatres in the US. Christening their endeavor The Hippodrome Theatre, this fledgling company of thespians produced shows of such excellence that they soon drew playwrights from the New York and London theatre world to their hum...